13 Home Remedies For Arthritis & Joint Pain

Arthritis is usually referred to the inflammation of the joints but is a general term for the diseases of joints. Swelling, itching and pain are the common symptoms of the arthritis. It can occur due to many reasons such as injury, inheritance and infections. Abnormal metabolism and dis-functioning of immune system can also lead to arthritis. Different home remedies for arthritis are available that can cure the disease.

13 home remedies for arthritis

1) Ginger

It is a common home remedy for arthritis. The anti inflammatory properties of ginger can help fight arthritis. Eating raw ginger can helpful for satiating the pain of arthritis and increasing blood circulation in the body. Mixing together six teaspoons of caraway seed powder, six teaspoon of dried ginger and three teaspoons of black pepper powder and using on the daily basis along with water can help fight arthritis. Applying ginger oil on the arthritis infected area can greatly reduce pain and inflammation.

2) Turmeric

The compound called curcumin is present in turmeric that can inhibit the proteins and enzymes which cause inflammation. This can also greatly reduce the pain of arthritis. Turmeric capsules can help to reduce stiffness of muscles and also turmeric powder along with warm milk is beneficial to consume. It is advisable to consume warm milk and turmeric daily as it can relax the joints.

3) Cinnamon

One of the home remedies for arthritis includes the use of cinnamon. Paste of honey and cinnamon application on the painful area and gently massaging it can greatly reduce the pain. In one cup of warm milk add one tablespoon of honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder and mix well.

I knew when a doctor smilingly said to me, ‘yep. That’s arthritis. I said ‘oh. So what are we going to do about it? ‘ She smiled and said ‘nothing. It’s the natural aging process ‘. I said, ‘I don’t buy that. You’re saying we all should look forward to getting arthritis eventually? She actually said, ‘mmm hmmm!’ Knowing she was full of shit, I researched it out. Thank you for the article. Validated what I found, as well. Especially turmeric, and ginger.